SUPER SUPERSERVER 6027B-TLF
USER’S MANUAL 1.0
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Preface
Preface
About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 6027B-TLF. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 6027B-TLF is a high-end server based on the SC823T-653LPB 2U rackmount chassis and the Super X9DBL-iF processor serverboard.
Manual Organization Chapter 1: Introduction The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the server system and describes the main features of the X9DBL-iF serverboard and the SC823T-653LPB chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6027B-TLF into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the system.
Chapter 3: System Interface Refer here for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system.
Chapter 4: System Safety You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperServer 6027B-TLF.
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SUPERSERVER 6027B-TLF User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DBL-iF serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfiguring the serverboard.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC823T-653LPB server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfiguring SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply modules and cooling fans.
Chapter 7: BIOS The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix B: System Specifications
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1
Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
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Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2 Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2 Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2 SATA................................................................................................................ 1-2 PCI Expansion ............................................................................................... 1-2 I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 1-2
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Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-3 System Power ................................................................................................. 1-3 Control Panel .................................................................................................. 1-3 Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-3
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Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 2-1 2-2
Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1
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Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1 Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-1 Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2 Server Precautions.......................................................................................... 2-2 Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3 Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3 Reduced Airflow ......................................................................................... 2-3 Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3 Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3 Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3
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Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 2-4 Installing the Chassis Rails ............................................................................. 2-5 Installing the Rack Rails ................................................................................. 2-5 Installing the Server into the Rack .................................................................. 2-6 Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ........................................................... 2-7
Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1
Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
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Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-1
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Table of Contents Reset ............................................................................................................... 3-1 Power .............................................................................................................. 3-1 3-3
Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2 Power .............................................................................................................. 3-2 HDD................................................................................................................. 3-2 NIC1 ................................................................................................................ 3-2 NIC2 ................................................................................................................ 3-2 Information LED .............................................................................................. 3-3
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Drive Carrier LEDs .......................................................................................... 3-3
Chapter 4 System Safety 4-1
Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 4-1
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General Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 4-2
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ESD Precautions ............................................................................................. 4-3
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Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4
Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-1
Handling the Serverboard ............................................................................... 5-1 Precautions ..................................................................................................... 5-1 Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 5-1
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Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................ 5-2 Installing an LGA 1356 Processor .................................................................. 5-2 Installing a CPU Heatsink ............................................................................... 5-4
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Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-5 Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-5 Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 5-5 Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-5
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I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 5-6
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Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-7
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Adding PCI Cards ......................................................................................... 5-10
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Serverboard Details .......................................................................................5-11 X9DBL-iF Quick Reference ............................................................................5-11
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Connector Definitions ................................................................................... 5-13
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Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-20
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Onboard Indicators........................................................................................ 5-22
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SATA Ports .................................................................................................... 5-23
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Installing Drivers............................................................................................ 5-24 SuperDoctor III .............................................................................................. 5-25
Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup 6-1
Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 6-1
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Control Panel .................................................................................................. 6-3
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System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-3 Replacing System Cooling Fans ..................................................................... 6-3
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Drive Bay Installation/Removal ....................................................................... 6-4 Accessing the Drive Bays ............................................................................... 6-4 SATA Drive Installation .................................................................................... 6-5 Installing a Component in the 5.25" Drive Bay ............................................... 6-7 DVD-ROM Drive Installation ........................................................................... 6-8 Power Supply Failure ...................................................................................... 6-9
Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1
Introduction...................................................................................................... 7-1 Starting BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................. 7-1 How To Change the Configuration Data ......................................................... 7-2 Starting the Setup Utility ................................................................................. 7-2
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Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 7-2
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Advanced Setup Configurations...................................................................... 7-4
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Event Logs .................................................................................................... 7-26
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IPMI ............................................................................................................... 7-28
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Boot ............................................................................................................... 7-30
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Security ......................................................................................................... 7-31
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Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-32
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix B System Specifications
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
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Overview
The SuperServer 6027B-TLF is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC823T-653LPB 2U server chassis and the X9DBL-iF dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the system (www.supermicro.com). In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the 6027B-TLF, as listed below:
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Four 8-cm fans (FAN-0126L4)
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One passive and one active CPU heatsink (SNK-P0038P and SNK-P0048AP4)
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One air shroud (MCP-290-28002-0N)
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SATA Accessories One SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-823T) Six 3.5" hard drive carriers (MCP-220-00092-0B) Six SATA cables (CBL-0206L)
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One CD containing drivers and utilities
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One rackmount kit (CSE-PT25)
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Note: a complete list of safety warnings is provided on the Supermicro web site at http://super-dev/about/policies/safety_information.cfm
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Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 6027B-TLF lies the X9DBL-iF, a dual processor serverboard based on Intel's C602 chipset. Below are the main features of the X9DBL-iF (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).
Processors The X9DBL-iF supports up to two Intel® Xeon® E5-2400 Series processors (up to 95W TDP) in LGA 1356 sockets. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.
Memory The X9DBL-iF has six DIMM sockets that can support up to 192 GB of ECC DDR31600/1333/1066/800 R/LRDIMMs (LRDIMM = Reduced Load DIMMs) or up to 48GB of ECC UDIMMs. Please refer to Chapter 5 for installing memory.
SATA An on-chip SATA controller is integrated into the X9DBL-iF to provide two 6 Gb/ sec SATA3 ports and four 3 Gb/sec SATA2 ports, which are RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 supported. Four SCU-SATA 3 Gb/sec SATA2 ports are also included onboard.
PCI Expansion The system can support three PCI-E 3.0 x8, one PCI-E 3.0 x16, one PCI-E 3.0 x4 (in a x8 slot) and one 32-bit PCI slot.
I/O Ports The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports. A dedicated IPMI LAN port is also included.
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Server Chassis Features
The SC823T-653LPB is a 2U chassis that features six 3.5" hot-swap hard drive bays and a high-efficiency power supply. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC823T-653LPB chassis.
System Power When configured as the SuperServer 6027B-TLF, the SC823T-653LPB chassis includes a single 650W high-efficiency power supply.
Control Panel The control panel on the SC823T-653LPB provides important system monitoring and control information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity and hard disk drive activity. Also present are a main power button and a system reset button.
Cooling System The chassis' revolutionary cooling design has been optimized to provide sufficient cooling for dual CPU configurations. The chassis includes four 8-cm PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) fans located in the middle of the chassis. Fan speed is controlled via IPMI.
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Figure 1-1. Intel C602 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
DDR 3
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DMI 4GB/s
PEG0 RJ45
GLAN 1 PCI-E X1 Gen2 82574L
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PCI-E X8 Gen3
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Chapter 2 Server Installation
2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6027B-TLF up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your SuperServer 6027B-TLF system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled.
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Unpacking the System
You should inspect the box the SuperServer 6027B-TLF was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it. Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer 6027BTLF. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated. You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.
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Preparing for Setup
The box the SuperServer 6027B-TLF was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to complete the installation process in a minimum amount of time. Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow.
Choosing a Setup Location
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Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.
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This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like).
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This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
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Warnings and Precautions!
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Rack Precautions
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Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
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In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
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Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack.
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You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
Server Precautions
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Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.
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Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails.
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Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and then work up.
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Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure.
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Allow any hot plug drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them.
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Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power strips, etc.).
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Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6027B-TLF into a rack unit. If the 6027B-TLF has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. The following is a guideline for installing the 6027B-TLF into a rack with the rack rails provided. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails You should have received two rack rail assemblies with the SuperServer 6027B-TLF. Each of these assemblies consist of three sections: an inner fixed chassis rail that secures to the 6027B-TLF (A) and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself (B). A sliding rail guide sandwiched between the two should remain attached to the fixed rack rail (see Figure 2-1). The A and B rails must be detached from each other to install. To remove the fixed chassis rail (A), pull it out as far as possible - you should hear a "click" sound as a locking tab emerges from inside the rail assembly and locks the inner rail. Then depress the locking tab to pull the inner rail completely out. Do this for both the left and right side rack rail assemblies.
Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
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Installing the Chassis Rails Position one of the fixed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the 6027B-TLF. Note that these two rails are left/right specific. Slide the rail toward the front of the chassis (see arrows in Figure 2-2) until you hear them click into place with the retention hooks on the chassis. The screw holes should now be aligned screw the rail securely to the side of the chassis (see Figure 2-2). Repeat this procedure for the other rail on the other side of the chassis. You will also need to attach the rail brackets when installng into a telco rack. Locking Tabs: As you have seen, both chassis rails have a locking tab, which serves two functions. The first is to lock the server into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack, which is its normal position. Secondly, these tabs also lock the server in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing. Figure 2-2. Installing Chassis Rails
Installing the Rack Rails Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 6027B-TLF in the rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fixed rack rail/sliding rail guide assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack. Screw the assembly securely to the rack using the brackets provided. Attach the other assembly to the other side of the rack, making sure both are at the exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward.
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Installing the Server into the Rack You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting). See Figure 2-3. When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the locking tabs "click". Finish by inserting and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to the rack.
Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack
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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack If you are installing the SuperServer 6027B-TLF into a Telco type rack, follow the directions given on the previous pages for rack installation. The only difference in the installation procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets to the rack. They should be spaced apart just enough to accommodate the width of the telco rack.
Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack
Note: figures are for illustrative purposes only. Servers should always be installed in racks from the bottom up.
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Chapter 3: System Interface
Chapter 3 System Interface
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Overview
There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel.
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Control Panel Buttons
There are two buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button and a power on/off button.
Reset Use the reset button to reboot the system.
Power This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main system power. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system. For this reason you should also unplug the AC power cord prior to servicing the system.
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Control Panel LEDs
The control panel located on the front of the SC823 chassis has five LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.
Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.
HDD Indicates SATA drive and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when flashing.
NIC1 Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing.
NIC2 Indicates network activity on LAN2 when flashing.
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Information LED This LED will be solid blue when the UID function has been activated. When this LED flashes red, it indicates a fan failure. When red continuously it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter 5). This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the indicated condition exists.
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Drive Carrier LEDs
Each drive carrier has two LEDs:
SATA Drives
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Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the SATA drive carrier indicates drive activity. A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed SATA drives.
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Red: When this LED flashes it indicates the drive is rebuilding. When solid on it indicates a SATA drive failure. If a drive fails, you should be notified by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed drives.
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Chapter 4: System Safety
Chapter 4 System Safety
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Electrical Safety Precautions !
Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 6027B-TLF from damage. A complete list of safety warnings is provided on the Supermicro web site at http://super-dev/about/policies/safety_information.cfm
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Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from the system.
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Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.
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Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or installing main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules and floppy drive. When disconnecting power, you should first power down the system with the operating system first and then unplug the power cords of all the power supply units in the system.
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When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary.
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Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with.
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Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators.
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The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets.
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This product may be connected to an IT power system. In all cases, make sure that the unit is also reliably connected to Earth (ground).
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Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer (CR2032). Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any unconventional way.
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Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.
General Safety Precautions !
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
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Keep the area around the 6027B-TLF clean and free of clutter.
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The 6027B-TLF weighs approximately 42 lbs. (19.09 kg.) when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight and lift with your legs.
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Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been removed away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally be stepped on.
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While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan.
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Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.
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After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made.
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ESD Precautions !
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards. The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:
•
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
•
Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags until ready for use.
•
Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
•
Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.
•
Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or contacts.
•
When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
•
Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
•
For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the serverboard.
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Operating Precautions !
Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6027BTLF is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.
Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery
L T
UM B TTER
B TTER
OL ER
! Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill. Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.
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Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the X9DBL-iF serverboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter. Remember to close the chassis completely when you have finished working on the serverboard to protect and cool the system sufficiently.
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Handling the Serverboard
Static electrical discharge can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to printed circuit boards, it is important to handle them very carefully (see Chapter 4). Also note that the size and weight of the serverboard can cause it to bend if handled improperly, which may result in damage. To prevent the serverboard from bending, keep one hand under the center of the board to support it when handling. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from static discharge.
Precautions
•
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
•
Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag.
•
Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
•
When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
•
Put the serverboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.
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Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on
!
the label area of the fan.
Notes: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re-
•
moving or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
•
If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certified multidirectional heatsink only.
•
Make sure to install the serverboard into the chassis before you install the CPU heatsinks.
•
When receiving a serverboard without a processor pre-installed, make sure that the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately.
•
Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support.
Installing an LGA 1356 Processor 1. Press the socket clip to release the load plate covering the CPU socket from its locked position. 2. Gently lift the socket clip to open the load plate. 3. Hold the plastic cap at its north and south center edges to remove it from the CPU socket. 4. After removing the plastic cap, hold the CPU at the north and south center edges with your thumb and index finger,.
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Installing a CPU Heatsink
1. Remove power from the system and unplug the AC power cord from the power supply. 2. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 3. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the (preinstalled) heatsink retention mechanism. 4. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e. the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug. Do not fully tighten the screws or you may damage the CPU.) 5. Add the two remaining screws then finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws.
Figure 5-1. Installing/Removing the Heatsink
Screw #1 (behind)
SNK-P0038P
Screw #1 (behind)
SNK-P0048AP4
Screw #4 Screw #4 Screw #3
Screw #2
Screw #3
Screw #2
Loosen/tighten screws in the sequence shown.
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Connecting Cables
Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables.
Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed in preconfigured systems to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back. If you need to disconnect any of these cables, you should take care to reroute them as they were originally after reconnecting them (make sure the red wires connect to the pin 1 locations). If you are configuring the system, keep the airflow in mind when routing the cables. The following data cables (with their serverboard connector locations noted) should be connected. See the serverboard layout diagram in this chapter for connector locations.
•
Control Panel cable (JF1, see next page)
•
SATA cables (I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA5)
Connecting Power Cables The X9DBL-iF has a 24-pin primary power supply connector designated "JPW1" for connection to the ATX power supply. Connect the appropriate connector from the power supply to JPW1 to supply power to the serverboard. See the Connector Definitions section in this chapter for power connector pin definitions. In addition, your power supply must be connected to the 8-pin Processor Power connectors at JPW2 and JPW3.
Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-1 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header. All JF1 wires have been bundled into single keyed ribbon cable to simplify their connection. Connect one end of this cable to JF1 and the other end to the Control Panel printed circuit board, located just behind the system status LEDs in the chassis. See the Connector Definitions section in this chapter for details and pin descriptions of JF1.
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Figure 5-2. Front Control Panel Header Pins (JF1) 20
19
Ground
NMI
X
X 3.3 V
FP PWRLED
ID_UID_SW/3/3V Stby
HDD LED NIC1 Link LED
NIC1 Activity LED
NIC2 Link LED
NIC2 Activity LED
Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/ PWR FaiL/UID LED)
Red+ (Blue LED Cathode)
Power Fail LED
3.3V
Ground
Reset
Reset Button
Ground
PWR
Power Button
2
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1
I/O Ports
The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure 5-3 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-3. Rear Panel I/O Ports
12
15
1
14 13
16
17 I/O Ports
1. Keyboard (Purple)
6. COM1
2. PS/2 Mouse (Green)
7. VGA
3. USB Port 0
8. LAN1
4. USB Port 1
9. LAN2
5. IPMI LAN
10. UID Switch
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Installing Memory
Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.
CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing DIMMs Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with slot P1DIMM#1A. 1. Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it. 2. Align the key on the DIMM module with the receptive point on the slot. 3. Use two thumbs together to press both ends of the module straight down into the slot until the module snaps into place. 4. Press the release tabs to the lock positions to secure the DIMM module into the slot. See Figure 5-4. Memory Support The X9DBL-iF supports up to 192 GB of ECC DDR3-1600/1333/1066/800 RDIMMs/ LRDIMMs (RDIMM = Registered DIMMs, LRDIMM = Reduced Load DIMMs) or up to 48GB of ECC UDIMMs (Unregistered DIMMs).
Figure 5-4. Installing DIMM into Slot Notch
Notch
To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch at the bottom. To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push the release tabs near both ends of the module. This should release it from the slot.
Front View
Note: Notch should align with the receptive key point on the slot.
Release Tab
Top View of DDR3 Slot
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SUPERSERVER 6027B-TLF User's Manual Processor & Memory Module Population Configuration For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation. Processors and their Corresponding Memory Modules CPU#
Corresponding DIMM Modules
CPU 1
P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM1B
P1-DIMM1C
CPU2
P2-DIMM1D
P2-DIMM1E
P2-DIMM1F
Processor and Memory Module Population Number of CPUs+DIMMs
CPU and Memory Population Configuration Table (For memory to work proper, please install according to the charts below)
1 CPU & 1 DIMMs
CPU1 P1-DIMM1A
1 CPU & 2 DIMMs
CPU1 P1-DIMM1A, P1-DIMM1B
1 CPU & 3 DIMMs
CPU1 P1-DIMM1A, P1-DIMM1B, P1-DIMM1C
2 CPUs & 2 DIMMs
CPU1 + CPU2 P1-DIMM1A, P2-DIMM1D
2 CPUs & 3 DIMMs
CPU1 + CPU2 P1-DIMM1A, P2-DIMM1D, P1-DIMM1B
2 CPUs & 4 DIMMs
CPU1 + CPU2 P1-DIMM1A, P2-DIMM1D, P1-DIMM1B, P2-DIMM1E
2 CPUs & 5 DIMMs
CPU1 + CPU2 P1-DIMM1A, P2-DIMM1D, P1-DIMM1B, P2-DIMM1E, P1-DIMM1C
2 CPUs & 6 DIMMs
CPU1 + CPU2 P1-DIMM1A, P2-DIMM1D, P1-DIMM1B, P2-DIMM1E, P1-DIMM1C, P2-DIMM1F
Populating UDIMM ECC-Non ECC Memory Modules Intel E5-2400 Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM & Data Width
Memory Capacity Per DIMM
1 Slot per Channel 1DPC
(See the Note below)
1.35V
1.5V
SRx8 Non-ECC
1GB
2GB
4GB
NA
1066, 1333
DRx8 Non-ECC
2GB
4GB
8GB
NA
1066, 1333
SRx16 Non-ECC
512MB
1GB
2GB
NA
1066, 1333
SRx8 ECC
1GB
2GB
4GB
1066,1333
1066, 1333
DRx8 ECC
2GB
4GB
8GB
1066, 1333
1066, 1333
Note: For detailed information on memory support and updates, please refer to the SMC Recommended Memory List posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/ support/resources/mem.cfm.
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Populating RDIMM ECC Memory Modules Intel E5-2400 Series Processor RDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM & Data Width
Memory Capacity Per DIMM
1 Slot Per Channel 1DPC
(See the Note Below)
1.35V
1.5V
SRx8
1GB
2GB
4GB
1066, 1333
1066, 1333, 1600
DRx8
2GB
4GB
8GB
1066, 1333
1066, 1333, 1600
SRx4
2GB
4GB
8GB
1066, 1333
1066, 1333, 1600
DRx4
4GB
8GB
16GB
1066, 1333
1066, 1333, 1600
QRx4
8GB
16GB
32GB
800
800
QRx8
4GB
8GB
16GB
800
800
Note: For detailed information on memory support and updates, please refer to the SMC Recommended Memory List posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/ resources/mem.cfm.
Populating LRDIMM ECC Memory Modules Intel E5-2400 Series Processor LRDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM & Data Width
Memory Capacity Per DIMM (See the Note Below)
1 Slot Per Channel 1DPC 1.35V
1.5V
QRx4 (DDP)
16GB
32GB
1066
1066,1333
QRx8 (P)
8GB
16GB
1066
1066,1333
Note: For detailed information on memory support and updates, please refer to the SMC Recommended Memory List posted on our website at http://www. supermicro.com/support/resources/mem.cfm.
Other Important Notes and Restrictions
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For the memory modules to work properly, please install DIMM modules of the same type, same speed and same operating frequency on the serverboard. Mixing of RDIMMs, UDIMMs or LRDIMMs is not allowed. Do not install both ECC and Non-ECC memory modules on the same serverboard.
•
Using DDR3 DIMMs with different operating frequencies is not allowed. All channels in a system will run at the lowest common frequency.
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Adding PCI Cards
A total of six PCI expansion (add-on) cards can be installed into the system. PCI Card Installation Before installing a PCI add-on card, make sure it is supported by the slot you are installing it to. 1. Begin by releasing the locking tab that corresponds to the slot you wish to populate. 2. Insert the expansion card into the slot by pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card.
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Serverboard Details Figure 5-5. SUPER X9DBL-iF Layout VGA
COM1
USB0/1
LED3 JPL1 JPL2
P2-DIMM1F
P2-DIMM1E
COM2
BMC CTRL
P2-DIMM1D
LAN CTRL
FAN4
FAN5
LED1
JUIDB1
LAN CTRL
LAN2
KB/MOUSE
LAN1 IPMI_LAN
X9DBL-i/3 (F)
JVRM_I2C2 JVRM_I2C1
JPW2 P1-DIMM1A
JPW1
P1-DIMM1B
P1-DIMM1C
CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16
CPU2 SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 X8
CPU2 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8
USB4/5
JI2C2 JI2C1
CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4(IN X8)
JSTBY1
SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ USB6
CPU2 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 X8 JPB1 JPG1
JIPMB1
JCPUVRD_SMB
TPM/Port80
Rev. 1.01
J9 CPLD
USB2/3 S-SATA/ SAS0 S-SATA/ SAS1 S-SATA/ SAS2 S-SATA/ SAS3 S-SATA/ SAS4
CPU2 CPU1
S-SATA/ SAS5 1
7
Intel PCH
S-SATA/SAS6 JBT1 S-SATA/ SAS7 I-SATA5 I-SATA4 I-SATA3 I-SATA2
JPW3
BT1 BIOS
I-SATA1 I-SATA0
Battery
FAN3
SP1
FAN2
FAN1
JD1
JPI2C1
JOH1 JWP1
JWD1
FANA
JL1
JBR1
JPME1
LED2 JF1(FP Control)
SCUSGPIO1 SCUSGPIO2
T-SGPIO2
T-SGPIO1
X9DBL-iF Quick Reference Jumper
Description
Default Setting
JBT1
Clear CMOS
See Section 5-9
JI2C1/JI2C2
SMB to PCI-E Slots
Pins Open (Normal)
JPB1
BMC Enable
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPG1
VGA Enable
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
LAN1/LAN2 Enable
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JVRM_I C1/JVRM_I C2
I C Bus to CPU1/CPU2 VRMs
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JWD1
Watch Dog
Pins 1-2 (Reset)
JPL1/JPL2 2
2
2
LED
Description
State: Status
LED1
BMC Heartbeat LED Blinking Green: Normal
LED2
Standby PWR LED
Green: Standby Power On
LED3
UID LED
Solid/Blinking Blue: Unit ID (Windows/Linux)
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Connector
Description
COM1/COM2
Backplane COM Port1/Front Accessible COM2 Header
FAN1~5, FANA
CPU/System Fan Headers
I-SATA 0~5
Intel PCH SATA Connectors 0~5
JD1
Power LED/Speaker (PWR LED Pins 1~3, Speaker: Pins 4~7)
JF1
Control Panel Header
JIPMB1
4-pin External BMC I2C Header (for an IPMI Card)
JL1
Chassis Intrusion
JOH1
Overheat/Fan Fail LED
JPI C1
Power Supply SMBbus I2C Header
JPW1
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector
JPW2~JPW3
12V 8-Pin Power Connectors
JSTBY1
Standby Power Header
JTPM1
TPM (Trusted Platform Module)/Port 80
LAN1/2
Gb Ethernet Ports 1/2
(IPMI) LAN
Dedicated IPMI LAN Port
Slot1
PCI 133 MHz Slot
Slot3/4/5 (CPU2)
PCI-Exp. 3.0 x8 Slots
Slot2 (CPU1)
PCI-Exp. 3.0 x4 in x8 Slot
Slot6 (CPU1)
PCI-Exp. 3.0 x4 in x16 Slot
SCU-SGPIO1/2
Serial Link General Purpose I/O Header 1 for SCU-SATA
T-SGPIO 1
Serial Link General Purpose I/O Header 1 for I-SATA 0~3
T-SGPIO 2
Serial Link General Purpose I/O Header 1 for I-SATA 4/5
TPM/Port 80
TPM (Trusted Platform Module)/Port 80 Connection (JTPM)
USB 0/1
Back Panel USB 0/1 Ports
USB 2/3, 4/5
Front Panel Accessible USB 2/3, 4/5 Connections
USB 6
Front Panel Type A USB 6 Port
UID Switch
UID (Unit Identifier) Switch
2
Notes:PCI slots are enabled with installed processors. If only a single CPU is installed, some PCI slots will not be enabled. See table above to determine which PCI slots are controlled by which CPU. SAS components are not included on the X9DBL-iF.
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Connector Definitions
ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (JPW1)
Power Connectors The 24 - pin main power connector (JPW1) is used to provide power to the serverboard. The 8-pin CPU PWR connectors (JPW2/JPW3) are also required for the processor. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. See the tables on the right for pin definitions.
Pin#
Definition
Pin #
Definition
13
+3.3V
1
+3.3V
14
-12V
2
+3.3V
15
COM
3
COM
16
PS_ON
4
+5V
17
COM
5
COM
18
COM
6
+5V
19
COM
7
COM
20
Res (NC)
8
PWR_OK
21
+5V
9
5VSB
22
+5V
10
+12V
23
+5V
11
+12V
24
COM
12
+3.3V
Processor Power Pin Definitions (JPW2/JPW3) Pins
NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Definition
1 through 4
Ground
5 through 8
+12V
NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin#
Definition
19
Control
20
Ground
Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1)
Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Pin#
Definition
15
+5V
16
Ground
HDD LED The HDD LED connections are located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate HDD activity. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
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HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin#
Definition
13
+5V
14
HD Active
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LAN1/LAN2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1)
connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9
Pin#
and 10. NIC1 LED and NIC2 LED are 2-pin NIC LED headers. Attach NIC LED cables to NIC1 LED and NIC2 LED to display network activities for LAN 1 and
Definition
9/11
Vcc
10/12
Ground
LAN2. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
OH/Fan Fail/ PWR Fail/Blue_UID LED Pin Definitions (JF1)
Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/Front UID LED
Pin#
Connect an LED cable to the Front UID and OH/Fan Fail connections on pins 7 and 8 of JF1. The red LED on pin 7 provides warnings of overheat, fan failure or power failure. The blue LED on pin 8 works as the front panel UID LED indicator. The red LED takes precedence over the blue LED by default. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Definition
7
Red_LED-Cathode/OH/Fan Fail/ Power Fail5.5V.SB
8
Blue_UID LED OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status State
Definition
Off
Normal
On
Overheat
Flashing
Fan Fail
Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a the hardware Reset Button on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin#
Definition
3
Reset
4
Ground
Power Fail LED
PWR Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1)
The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Pin#
Definition
5
Vcc
6
Ground
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Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily
Power Button Pin Definitions (JF1)
contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be config-
Pin#
Definition
ured to function as a suspend button (see BIOS Setup). To turn off the power in the
1
Signal
2
+3V Standby
suspend mode, press the button for at least 4 seconds. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Back Panel USB0/1 Pin Definitions
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Pin# Definition
Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0/1) are located on the I/O backpanel and an additional four USB ports on two headers, USB2/3, 4/5, provide front chassis access. USB 6 is a Type A USB connector. (USB cables are not included). See the tables on the right for pin definitions.
Pin#
Definition
1
+5V
5
+5V
2
USB_PN1
6
USB_PN0
3
USB_PP1
7
USB_PP0
4
Ground
8
Ground
Front Accessible USB2/3, 4/5, 6 Pin Definitions USB 2/4/11/12 Pin # Definition
Pin #
USB 3/5/13 Definition
1
+5V
6
+5V
2
PO-
7
PO-
3
PO+
8
PO+
4
Ground
9
Ground
5
No Connection
10
Key
Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1/COM2)
Serial Ports
Pin #
The COM1 port is located on the I/O backpanel. COM2 is a header located on the the serverboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
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Definition
Pin #
Definition
1
CDC
6
DSR
2
RXD
7
RTS
3
TXD
8
CTS
4
DTR
9
RI
5
Ground
10
NC
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Fan Header Pin Definitions
headers, however pins 1-3 are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. Fan
Pin#
Definition
speed is controlled via IPMI based on the system temperature. Refer to the table on
1
Ground (Black)
2
+12V (Red)
the right for pin definitions.
3
Tachometer
4
PWM_Control
Note: Please use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans. Do not mix 3-pin fans and 4-pin fans on the same board.
Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the serverboard. Attach the appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened.
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 mouse ports are located on the I/O backplane. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions Pin#
Definition
1
Intrusion Input
2
Ground
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports Pin Definitions Pin#
Definition
1
Data
2
NC
3
Ground
4
+5 VCC
5
Clock
6
NC
Speaker (JD1) On the JD1 header, Pins 6~7 are used for the internal speaker. Close Pins 6~7 with a jumper or cap to use the onboard speaker. If you wish to use an external speaker, attach the external speaker's cable to Pins 1~4. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
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Speaker Connector Pin Definitions Pin Setting
Definition
Pins 6~7
Internal Speaker
Pins 1~3
PWR LED
Pins 4~7
External Speaker
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Trusted Platform Module Header This header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), available sepa-
Trusted Platform Module Header Pin Definitions Pin #
Definition
Pin #
Definition
1
LCLK
2
GND
a security device that allows encryption
3
LFRAME
4
No Pin
and authentication of hard drives, disallowing access if the TPM associated with
5
LRESET
6
VCC5
7
LAD3
8
LAD2
it is not installed in the system. See the
9
VCC3
10
LAD1
table on the right for pin definitions.
11
LAD0
12
GND
13
RSV0
14
RSV1
15
SB3V
16
SERIRQ
17
GND
18
CLKRUN
19
LPCPD
20
RSV2
rately from a third-party vendor. A TPM is
IPMB
IPMB Header Pin Definitions
A System Management Bus header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I2C connection on your system.
Pin#
Definition
1
Data
2
Ground
3
Clock
4
No Connection
Power Supply I2C Connector The Power Supply (I 2C) connector is located at JPI2C1 on the serverboard. This connector monitors the status of the power supply, fan and system temperature. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
PWR Supply I2C Pin Definitions Pin#
Definition
1
Clock
2
Data
3
PWR Fail
4
Ground
5
3.3V
Wake-On-LAN The Wake-On-LAN header is located at JSTBY1 on the serverboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions. (You must also have a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN connector and cable to use this feature.)
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Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions (JWOL) Pin#
Definition
1
+5V Standby
2
Ground
3
Wake-up
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T-SGPIO 1/2 Headers Two T-SGPIO (Serial-Link General Purpose Input/Output) headers are lo-
SGPIO Pin Definitions
cated next to the I-SATA ports on the
Pin#
Definition
Pin
Definition
serverboard. These headers are used to
1
NC
2
NC
communicate with the enclosure management chip in the system. T-SGPIO
3
Ground
4
DATA Out
5
Load
6
Ground
7
Clock
8
NC
1 is for SATA 0~3 ports and T-SGPIO 2 is for SATA 4/5 ports. In addition, SCUSGPIO-1 and 2 headers are included for the SCU-SATA ports. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
LAN Ports Pin Definition
Ethernet Ports
Pin# Definition
Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1/2) are located on the I/O backplane on the serverboard to provide internet connections. In addition, an IPMI_ Dedicated LAN, located above USB 0/1 ports on the backplane, provides KVM support for IPMI 2.0. All these ports accept RJ45 type cables.
1
P2V5SB
10
SGND
2
TD0+
11
Act LED
3
TD0-
12
P3V3SB
4
TD1+
13
Link 100 LED (Yellow, +3V3SB)
5
TD1-
14
Link 1000 LED (Yellow, +3V3SB)
6
TD2+
15
Ground
7
TD2-
16
Ground
Note: Please refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information.
8
TD3+
17
Ground
9
TD3-
18
Ground
(NC: No Connection)
Unit ID Switch (UID SW) The rear UID switch, the rear UID LED and front UID LED on JF1 are designed to work together. When the user pushes the rear UID switch, the blue backpanel UID LED and front UID LED will turn on. Push the rear UID switch again to turn off UID LED and the front UID LED. This provides easy identification of a system unit that may be in need of service. Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the serverboard. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website.
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UID Switch Pin#
Definition
1
Ground
2
Ground
3
Button In
4
Ground UID LED (LE2) Status
Color/State OS Status Blue: On
Windows OS
Unit Identified
Blue: Blinking
Linux OS
Unit Identified
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Overheat LED Pin Definitions
Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH1)
Pin#
Definition
The JOH1 header is used to connect an
1
P3V3
LED to provide warnings of chassis over-
2
OH Active
heat. This LED will also blink to indicate a fan failure. Refer to the table on right
OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions
for pin definitions.
Internal Buzzer (SP1)
State
Message
Solid
Overheat
Blinking
Fan Fail
Internal Buzzer Pin Definition
The Internal Buzzer (SP1) can be used to provide audible indications for various beep codes. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
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Pin#
Definitions
Pin 1
Pos. (+)
Beep In
Pin 2
Neg. (-)
Alarm Speaker
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Jumper Settings
Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts
3
2
1
3
2
1
Connector Pins
between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit
Jumper
board. See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2. Refer
Setting
to the serverboard layout page for jumper locations. Note: On two-pin jumpers, "Closed" means the jumper is on and "Open" means the jumper is off the pins.
CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS and will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS. To Clear CMOS 1. First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s). 2. With the power disconnected, short the CMOS pads with a metal object such as a small screwdriver. 3. Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device). 4. Reconnect the power cord(s) and power on the system. Note: Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS.
VGA Enable/Disable
VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings
JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the VGA port. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
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Setting
Definition
Pins 1-2
Enabled
Pins 2-3
Disabled
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I2C Bus to CPU1/CPU2 VRMs
I2C to VRMs (for X9DBL-3F/iF) Jumper Settings
Use Jumpers JVRM_I2C1/JVRM_I2C2 to
Jumper Setting
connect the System Management Bus
Pins 1-2
Definition Enabled (Default)
(I 2C) to the CPU1/CPU2 VRMs. The default setting for the is on pins 1-2 to enable the connection. See the tables on the right for jumper settings.
I2C to VRMs (for X9DBL-3/i) Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Pins 2-3
LAN Port Enable/Disable Use JPL1/JPL2 to enable or disable LAN Ports 1 and 2 on the serverboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled.
Definition
Enabled (Default)
LAN Port En/Disable Jumper Settings Setting
Definition
1-2
Enabled
2-3
Disabled
BMC Enable/Disable JPB1 is used to enable or disable the BMC (Baseboard Management Control) chip to provide IPMI 2.O/KVM support. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to Enable BMC. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
BMC IPMI Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Setting
Definition
Pins 1-2
Enabled
Pins 2-3
Disabled
Watch Dog Enable Watch Dog is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Close pins 1-2 of JWD1 to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Watch Dog must also be enabled in the BIOS.
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Watch Dog Jumper Settings Setting
Definition
Pins 1-2
Reset (default)
Pins 2-3
NMI
Open
Disabled
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LAN LED Connection Speed Indication
The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each Giga-
LED State
Definition
bit LAN port, one LED indicates activity
Off
No connection or 10 Mb/s
when blinking while the other LED may be
Green
100 Mbps
green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table on the
Amber
1 Gbps
right for the functions associated with the connection speed LED.
IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs In addition to the Gigabit Ethernet ports, an IPMI Dedicated LAN is also located above the Backplane USB ports 0/1 on the X9DBL-iF. The amber LED on the right indicates activity, while the green LED on the left indicates the speed of the connection. See the tables at right for more information.
IPMI LAN Link LED & Activity LEDs Color/State
Definition
Link (Left)
Green: Solid
100 Mbps
Activity (Right)
Amber: Blinking
Active
Rear Unit ID LED (UID LED) UID LED Status
The rear Unit ID LED is located at the rear og the serverboard. This LED is used in conjunction with the rear UID switch to provide easy identifi cation of a system that might be in need of service.
Color/State OS Status Blue: On
Windows OS
Unit Identified
Blue: Blinking
Linux OS
Unit Identified
BMC Heartbeat LED A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at LED1 on the serverboard. When LED1 is blinking, BMC functions normally. See the table at right for more information.
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BMC Heartbeat LED Status Color/State Green: Blinking
Definition BMC: Normal
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Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED Settings
Onboard Power LED
LED Color
Status
Off
System Off (PWR cable not connected)
the system is on. Be sure to turn off the
Green
System On
system and unplug the power cord before
Green: Flashing Quickly
ACPI S1 State
Green: Flashing Slowly
ACPI S3 (STR) State
An Onboard Power LED is located at LED2 on the serverboard. When this LED is on,
removing or installing components. See the tables at right for more information.
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SATA Port Pin Definitions
SATA Ports Six Serial ATA (SATA) ports (I-SATA 0~5) are included on the serverboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions for the onboard SATA ports.
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Pin #
Definition
1
Ground
2
TXP
3
TXN
4
Ground
5
RXN
6
RXP
7
Ground
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5-12 Installing Drivers After all the hardware and operating system have been installed, you need to install certain drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with your serverboard. After inserting this CD into your CD-ROM drive, the display shown in Figure 5-6 should appear. (If this display does not appear, click on the My Computer icon and then on the icon representing your CD-ROM drive. Finally, double click on the S "Setup" icon.)
Figure 5-6. Driver Installation Display Screen
Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files for each item. Click the tabs to the right of these in order from top to bottom to install each item one at a time. After installing each item, you must reboot the system before moving on to the next item on the list. You should install everything here except for the SUPER Doctor utility, which is optional. The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD.
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SuperDoctor III The SuperDoctor® III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program included on the CD-ROM that came with your serverboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system. SuperDoctor III displays crucial system information such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status. See the Figure below for a display of the SuperDoctor III interface. Note: The default User Name and Password for SuperDoctor III is ADMIN / ADMIN. Note: When SuperDoctor is first installed, it adopts the temperature threshold settings that have been set in BIOS. Any subsequent changes to these thresholds must be made within SuperDoctor, as the SuperDoctor settings override the BIOS settings. To set the BIOS temperature threshold settings again, you would first need to uninstall SuperDoctor.
SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen (Health Information)
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SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control)
Note: The SuperDoctor III program and User's Manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/ SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we recommend using SuperDoctor II.
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Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC823T-653LPB chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows. Tools Required: The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.
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Static-Sensitive Devices
Electricstatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD damage.
Precautions
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Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
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Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag.
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Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
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When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
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Put the serverboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
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For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the serverboard.
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Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.
Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views
DVD-ROM Drive (optional)
SATA Drives (6)
Control Panel
5.25" Drive Bay
7 Low Profile PCI Slots
IO Panel (see Figure 5-3)
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Control Panel
The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status indications. A ribbon cable has bundled these wires together to simplify the connection. Connect the cable from JF1 on the serverboard to the Control Panel PCB (printed circuit board). Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 on both connectors. Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path. The LEDs inform you of system status. See "Chapter 3: System Interface" for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons. Details on JF1 can be found in Chapter 5.
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System Fans
Four 8-cm fans provide all the cooling needed for the SuperServer 6027B-TLF. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and making a good seal for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components. See Figure 6-2.
System Fan Failure Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via IPMI. If a fan fails, the remaining fan will ramp up to full speed and the overheat/fan fail LED on the control panel will turn on. Replace the failed fan at your earliest convenience with the same type and model (the system can continue to run with a failed fan). Remove the top chassis cover while the system is still running to determine which of the four fans has failed.
Replacing System Cooling Fans Replacing a Fan The system power need not be shut down since the fans are all hot-pluggable. 1. Remove the chassis cover. 2. Press the tab on the top of the fan housing of the failed fan and remove the entire housing unit. 3. Replace the failed fan with an identical 8-cm, 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro). Position the new fan at its proper place in the chassis by fitting the fan with its housing onto the fan mounts in the chassis. A "click" can be heard if the fan (in its housing) is properly installed.
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Figure 6-2. System Fan Removal
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Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays
You do not need to access the inside of the chassis to replace or swap SATA drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions. You must use standard SATA drives in the system. For installing/removing the DVD-ROM, you will need to gain access to the inside of the server by removing the top cover of the chassis. Proceed to the "DVD-ROM Installation" section later in this chapter for instructions. For installing/removing a component in the 5.25" drive bay, proceed to the "5.25" Drive Bay Installation" section later in this chapter for instructions.
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Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro
!
chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro Web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/files/ storage/SAS-1-CompList-110909.pdf
Figure 6-3. Mounting a Drive in a Carrier
!
Use caution when working around the SATA backplane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the holes, which aid in proper airflow.
!
Important: Regardless of how many hard drives are installed, all drive carriers must remain in the drive bays for proper airflow.
SATA Drive Installation The SATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. Since these carriers also help promote proper airflow for the drive bays, even empty carriers without drives installed must remain in the chassis. Mounting a SATA Drive in a Drive Carrier To add a new hard drive, install a drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side toward the carrier so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier. Secure the drive to the carrier with four screws, as shown in Figure 6-3.
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Release Button
Figure 6-4. Removing SATA Drives
!
Important: All of the SATA drive carriers must remain in the drive bay to maintain proper cooling airflow.
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Installing a Component in the 5.25" Drive Bay A single 5.25" drive bay is located in the front of the chassis, making it easily accessible for installation and removal. This component is not hot-swappable, meaning system power must be turned off before installing and/or removing them. Installing/Removing a 5.25" Drive Bay Component 1. First power down the system and then remove the top cover of the chassis. 2. Push the locking latch to the right, then remove the drive carrier from the chassis. 3. Attach the component to the carrier if installing. 4. Push the tray with the drive back into its bay in the chassis. 5. Replace the top cover and restore power to the system when finished.
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DVD-ROM Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM. The 6027B-TLF accomodates only slim DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting brakets are typically needed to mount a DVD-ROM drive in the 6027B-TLF server. Installing a DVD-ROM Drive Drives mount on rails and should "click" into place to be correctly and fully installed in their bays. You must power down the system before installing or removing a DVD-ROM drive. 1. Release the screws that secure the server unit to the rack. 2. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click"). 3. Depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover and at the same time, push the cover away from you until it stops. You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server.
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Power Supply
The SuperServer 6027B-TLF has a single 650 watt power supply. This power supply module has an auto-switching capability, which enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100V to 240V input voltage.
Power Supply Failure If the power supply fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the power supply unit. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro. See contact information in Chapter 1. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply Replace the failed power supply module with the same model, which can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see Contact Information in the Preface). 1. First shut down the system, then unplug the AC power cord from the power supply module. 2. Remove the chassis cover by pressing the two release buttons on the top of the chassis (near the front) then push the chassis top rearward about one inch and lift it off. 3. To remove the failed power supply module, remove the screws that secure its sides to the bottom of the chassis and pull the module straight out. 4. Replace the failed module with another power supply unit. 5. Insert the new power supply module into the power bay until fully seated. 6. Secure the power supply with the screws you removed previously and finish by plugging in the AC power cord.
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Chapter 7: BIOS
Chapter 7 BIOS
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Introduction
This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DBL-i/3/iF/3F. It also provides the instructions on how to navigate the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated.
Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens, press the key while the system is booting up. Note: In most cases, the key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as , , etc. Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual. The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured. Grayed-out options cannot be configured. Options in blue can be configured by the user. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for informational text. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often, informational text about the option will display on the right. Note: The AMI BIOS has default informational messages built in. The manufacturer retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these informational messages. The AMI BIOS Setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys." Most of the AMI BIOS setup utility "hot keys" can be used at any time during setup navigation. These keys include , , , , arrow keys, etc. Note 1: In this section, options printed in Bold are default settings. Note 2: is used to load optimal default settings. is used to save the settings and exit the setup utility.
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How To Change the Configuration Data The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing at the appropriate time during system boot. Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery User Guide posted @http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
Starting the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens. An AMI BIOS identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen below the copyright message. Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damage arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is being updated to avoid possible boot failure.
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Main Setup
When you first enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.
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The AMI BIOS main menu displays the following information: System Date/System Time Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard and press . Press the key to move between fields. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.). Supermicro X9DBL-3F/X9DBL-iF Version This item displays the SMC version of the BIOS ROM used in this system. Build Date This item displays the date that the BIOS ROM was built. Memory Information Total Memory This displays the amount of memory that is available in the system.
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Advanced Setup Configurations
Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press to access the following submenu items.
XBoot Features Quiet Boot This feature allows the user to select bootup screen display between POST messages and the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are Enabled and Disabled. AddOn ROM Display Mode Use this item to set the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to use the current AddOn ROM Display setting. Select Force BIOS to use the Option ROM display mode set by the system BIOS. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current. Bootup Num-Lock Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the Numlock key. The options are Off and On. Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19 at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Re-try Boot If this item is enabled, the BIOS will automatically attempt to boot from a specified boot device again after its initial failure to boot. The default setting is Disabled.
Power Configuration Watch Dog Function If enabled, the Watch Dog timer will allow the system to automatically reboot when a non-recoverable error occurs that lasts for more than five minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Power Button Function If this feature is set to Instant Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user presses the power button. If this feature is set to 4 Seconds Override, the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are Instant Off and 4 Seconds Override. Restore on AC Power Loss Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Stay Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power On for the system power to be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system to resume its last state before a power loss. The options are Power On, Stay Off, and Last State.
CPU Configuration This submenu displays the information of the CPU as detected by the BIOS. It also allows the user to configure CPU settings.
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Type of CPU
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CPU Signature
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Microcode Patch
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CPU Stepping
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Maximum CPU Speed
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Minimum CPU Speed
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Processor Cores
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Intel HT (Hyper-Threading) Technology
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Intel VT-x Technology
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Intel SMX Technology
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L1 Data Cache
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L1 Code Cache
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L2 Cache
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L3 Cache
CPU Speed This item displays the speed of the CPU installed in Socket 1/Socket 2. 64-bit This item indicates if the CPU installed in Socket 1 or Socket 2 supports 64-bit technology. Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enable to enable Clock Spectrum support, which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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RTID (Record Types IDs) This feature displays the total number of Record Type IDs for local and remote pools. The options are Optimal and Alternate. Hyper-threading Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Active Processor Cores Set to Enabled to use a processor's second core and above. (Please refer to Intel's website for more information.) The options are All, 1, and 2. Limit CPUID Maximum This feature allows the user to set the maximum CPU ID value. Enable this function to boot the legacy operating systems that cannot support processors with extended CPUID functions. The options are Enabled and Disabled (for the Windows OS). Execute-Disable Bit (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU) Select Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. The default is Enabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web sites for more information.) Intel® AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Enabled and Disabled. MLC Streamer Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If set to Enabled, the MLC (mid-level cache) streamer prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MLC Spatial Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If this feature is set to Disabled, The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes. If this feature is set to Enabled the CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised. The options are Disabled and Enabled. DCU Streamer Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to support Data Cache Unit (DCU) prefetch of L1 data to speed up data accessing and processing in the DCU to enhance CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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SUPERSERVER 6027B-TLF User's Manual DCU IP Prefetcher Select Enabled for DCU (Data Cache Unit) IP Prefetcher support, which will prefetch IP addresses to improve network connectivity and system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to support Intel Virtualization Technology, which will allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off and restart the system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel’s website for detailed information.)
X CPU Power Management Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure the following CPU Power Management settings. Power Technology Select Energy Efficiency to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to customize system power settings. Select Disabled to disable power-saving settings. The options are Disabled, Energy Efficient, and Custom. If the option is set to Custom, the following items will display: EIST (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Disabled (GV3 Disabled), and Enabled (GV3 Enabled). (Note: GV3 is Intel Speedstep support used on older platforms. Please refer to Intel’s website for detailed information.) C1E Support (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to enable Enhanced C1 Power State to boost system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. CPU C3 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State (ACPI C2) to the operating system. During the CPU C3 State, the CPU clock generator is turned off. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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CPU C6 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. During the CPU C6 State, the power to all cache is turned off. The options are Enabled and Disabled. CPU C7 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C7 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. CPU C7 State is a processor-specific low C-State. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Package C-State limit (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) This feature allows the user to set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0, C2, C6, and No Limit. Energy Performance Bias Use this feature to select an appropriate fan setting to achieve maximum system performance (with maximum cooling) or maximum energy efficiency with maximum power saving). The fan speeds are controlled by the firmware management via IPMI 2.0. The options are Performance, Balanced Performance, Balanced Energy, and Energy Efficient. Factory Long Duration Power Limit This item displays the power limit (in watts) set by the manufacturer during which long duration power is maintained. Long Duration Power Limit This item displays the power limit (in watts) set by the user during which long duration power is maintained. The default setting is 0. Factory Long Duration Maintained This item displays the period of time (in seconds) set by the manufacturer during which long duration power is maintained. Long Duration Maintained This item displays the period of time (in seconds) during which long duration power is maintained. The default setting is 0. Recommended Short Duration Power Limit This item displays the short duration power settings (in watts) recommended by the manufacturer.
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SUPERSERVER 6027B-TLF User's Manual Short Duration Power Limit During Turbo Mode, the system may exceed the processors default power setting and exceed the Short Duration Power limit. By increasing this value, the processsor can provide better performance for short duration. This figure shows the period of time in during which short duration power (in watts) is maintained. The default setting is 0.
XChipset Configuration XNorth Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge.
XIntegrated IO Configuration Intel® VT-d Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource sharing across Intel platforms, providing greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Intel® I/OAT Select Enabled to enable Intel I/OAT (I/O Acceleration Technology), which significantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements and freeing the system resource for other tasks. The options are Disabled and Enabled. DCA Support When set to Enabled, this feature uses Intel's DCA (Direct Cache Access) Technology to improve data transfer efficiency. The options are Enabled and Disabled. IIO 1 PCIe Port Bifurcation Control This submenu configures the following IO PCIe Port Bifurcation Control settings for IIO 1 PCIe ports to determine how the available PCI-Express lanes to be distributed between the PCI-Exp. Root Ports.
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Port 1B Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 1B. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 1B. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 1B. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3. Port 3A Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 3A. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 3A. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 3A. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3. IIO 1 PCIe Port Data Direct I/O Control This feature configures the following IO PCIe port data direct I/O control settings for IIO 1 PCIe ports. Intel's Data Direct I/O control allows direct data transfer between the host processor cache and the Ethernet controllers/adaptors. This direct communication greatly reduces trips to the main memory, which increases performance while also lowering power consumption. Port 0A This feature allows the user to enable Data Direct I/O control for the port specified. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Port 1A, Port 1B, Port 2A, Port 2B, Port 3A This feature allows the user to enable Data Direct I/O control for the ports specified. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Port 3C Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 3C. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 3C. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 3C. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3. IIO 2 PCIe Port Bifurcation Control This submenu configures the following IO PCIe Port Bifurcation Control settings for IIO 2 PCIe ports to determine how the available PCI-Express lanes to be distributed between the PCI-Exp. Root Ports.
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SUPERSERVER 6027B-TLF User's Manual Port 1A Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 1A. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 1A. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 1A. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3. Port 3A Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 3A. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 3A. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 3A. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3. Port 3C Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 3C. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 3C. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 3C. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3. IIO 2 PCIe Port Data Direct I/O Control This feature configures the following IO PCIe port data direct I/O control settings for IIO 2 PCIe ports. Intel's Data Direct I/O control allows direct data transfer between the host processor cache and the Ethernet controllers/adaptors. This direct communication greatly reduces trips to the main memory, which increases performance while also lowering power consumption. Port 0A This feature allows the user to enable Data Direct I/O control for the port specified. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Port 1A, Port 1B, Port 2A, Port 2B, Port 3A This feature allows the user to enable Data Direct I/O control for the ports specified. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
XQPI Configuration Current QPI Link Speed This item displays the current status of the QPI Link. Current QPI Link Frequency This item displays the frequency of the QPI Link.
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Isoc Select Enabled to enable Isochronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service) requirements. This feature is especially important for virtualization technology. The options are Enabled and Disabled. QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Link Speed Mode Use this feature to select data transfer speed for QPI Link connections. The options are Fast and Slow. QPI Link Frequency Select Use this feature to select the desired QPI frequency. The options are Auto, 6.4 GT/s, 7.2 GT/s, and 8.0 GT/s.
XDIMM Configuration This section displays the following DIMM information. Current Memory Mode This item displays the current memory mode. Current Memory Speed This item displays the current memory speed. Mirroring This item displays if memory mirroring is supported by the motherboard. Memory mirroring creates a duplicate copy of the data stored in the memory to enhance data security. Sparing This item displays if memory sparing is supported by the motherboard. Memory sparing enhances system performance.
XDIMM Information CPU Socket 1 DIMM Information/ CPU Socket 2 DIMM Information The status of the memory modules detected by the BIOS will be displayed as detected by the BIOS.
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SUPERSERVER 6027B-TLF User's Manual Memory Mode When Independent is selected, all DIMMs are available to the operating system. When Mirroring is selected, the motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for data backup. When Lockstep is selected, the motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel. The options are Independent, Mirroring, and Lockstep. DRAM RAPL Mode RAPL (Running Average Power Limit) provides mechanisms to enforce power consumption limits on supported processors The options are DRAM RAPL MODE0 , DRAM RAPL MODE1, and Disabled. DDR Speed Use this feature to force a DDR3 memory module to run at a frequency other than what is specified by the manufacturer. The options are Auto, Force DDR3800, Force DDR3-1066, Force DDR3-1333, Force DDR3-1600 and Force SPD. Channel Interleaving This feature selects from the different channel interleaving methods. The options are Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 3, Way, and 4 Way. Rank Interleaving This feature allows the user to select a rank memory interleaving method. The options are Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 4, Way, and 8 Way. Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected on a memory module and send the correction to the requestor (the original source). When this item is set to Enabled, the IO hub will read and write back one cache line every 16K cycles, if there is no delay caused by internal processing. By using this method, roughly 64 GB of memory behind the IO hub will be scrubbed every day. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Demand Scrub Demand Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors found on a memory module. When the CPU or I/O issues a demand-read command, and the read data from memory turns out to be a correctable error, the error is corrected and sent to the requestor (the original source). Memory is updated as well. Select Enabled to use Demand Scrubbing for ECC memory correction. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Data Scrambling Select Enabled to enable data scrambling to ensure data security and integrity. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Device Tagging Select Enabled to support device tagging. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Thermal Throttling Throttling improves reliability and reduces power consumption in the processor via automatic voltage control during processor idle states. The options are Disabled and CLTT (Closed Loop Thermal Throttling).
XSouth Bridge Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel PCH chip. PCH Information This feature displays the following PCH information. Name: This item displays the name of the PCH chip. Stepping: This item displays the PCH stepping. USB Devices: This item displays the USB devices detected by the BIOS. All USB Devices This feature enables all USB ports/devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled. (If set to Enabled, EHCI Controller 1 and Controller 2 will appear.) EHCI Controller 1/EHCI Controller 2 (Available when All USB Devices is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) Controller 1 or Controller 2. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Legacy USB Support (Available when USB Functions is not Disabled) Select Enabled to support legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if USB devices are not present. Select Disabled to have USB devices available for EFI (Extensive Firmware Interface) applications only. The settings are Disabled, Enabled and Auto.
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SUPERSERVER 6027B-TLF User's Manual Port 60/64 Emulation Select Enabled to enable I/O port 60h/64h emulation support for the legacy USB keyboard so that it can be fully supported by the operating systems that does not recognize a USB device. The options are Disabled and Enabled. EHCI Hand-Off This item is for operating systems that do not support Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) hand-off. When enabled, EHCI ownership change will be claimed by the EHCI driver. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
XSATA Configuration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE or SATA devices and displays the following items. SATA Port0~SATA Port5: The AMI BIOS displays the status of each SATA port as detected by the BIOS. SATA Mode Use this feature to configure SATA mode for a selected SATA port. The options are Disabled, IDE Mode, AHCI Mode and RAID Mode. The following are displayed depending on your selection: IDE Mode The following items are displayed when IDE Mode is selected: Serial-ATA (SATA) Controller 0~1 Use this feature to activate or deactivate the SATA controller, and set the compatibility mode. The options are Disabled, Enhanced, and Compatible. The default for SATA Controller 0 is Compatible. The default of SATA Controller 1 is Enhanced. AHCI Mode The following items are displayed when the AHCI Mode is selected. Aggressive Link Power Management When Enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link. The controller will put the link in a low power mode during extended periods of I/O inactivity, and will return the link to an active state when I/O activity resumes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Port 0~5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for a particular port, which will allow the user to change a hardware component or device without shutting down the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Staggered Spin Up Select Enabled to enable Staggered Spin-up support to prevent excessive power consumption caused by multiple HDDs spinning-up simultaneously. The options are Enabled and Disabled. RAID Mode The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected: Port 0~5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for the particular port. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
XSCU (Storage Control Unit) Configuration Storage Controller Unit Select Enabled to enable PCH SCU storage devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled. OnChip SCU Option ROM Select Enabled to support the onboard SCU Option ROM to boot up the system via a storage device. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SCU Port 0~SCU Port 7: The AMI BIOS will automatically detect the onboard SCU devices and display the status of each SCU device as detected. Note: X9DBL-iF boards only support SATA drives. X9DBL-3F boards support both SATA and SAS drives.
XPCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration PCI ROM Priority Use this feature to select the Option ROM to boot the system when there are multiple Option ROMs available in the system. The options are EFI Compatible ROM and Legacy ROM.
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SUPERSERVER 6027B-TLF User's Manual PCI Latency Timer Use this feature to set the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224 and 248. Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PERR# Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SERR# Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate an SERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Maximum Payload Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes and 256 Bytes. Maximum Read Request Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum Read Request size for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes. ASPM Support This feature allows the user to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCI-E device. Select Force L0s to force all PCI-E links to operate at L0s state. Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the ASPM level for the system. Select Disabled to disable ASPM support. The options are Disabled, Force L0s, and Auto. Warning: Enabling ASPM support may cause some PCI-E devices to fail! PCI Slot 1 OPROM, CPU1 Slot 2 PCI-E 3.0 x4 OPROM, CPU2 Slot 3 PCI-E 3.0 x8 OPROM, CPU2 Slot 4 PCI-E 3.0 x8 OPROM, CPU2 Slot 5 PCI-E 3.0 x8 OPROM, CPU1 Slot 6 PCI-E 3.0 x16 OPROM Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a device installed on the slots specified above. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Onboard LAN Option ROM Select Select iSCSI to use the iSCSI Option ROM to boot the computer using a network device. Select PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) to use an PXE Option ROM to boot the computer using a network device. The options are iSCSI and PXE. Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Select Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1 Option ROM~LAN2 Option ROM. This is to boot the computer using a network device. The default setting for LAN1 Option ROM is Enabled, and the default setting for LAN2 Option ROM is Disabled. Load Onboard SAS Option ROM Select Enabled to use the SAS Option ROM to boot the computer using a SAS device. The options are Enabled and Disabled. VGA Priority This feature allows the user to select the graphics adapter to be used as the primary boot device. The options are Onboard, and Offboard.
XSuper IO Configuration Super IO Chip: This item displays the Super IO chip used in the motherboard.
XSerial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable a serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Settings This item displays the settings of Serial Port 1. Change Settings This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port becomes unavailable. The options are Auto, IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; and IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; Device Mode Use this feature to select the desired mode for a serial port specified. The options are Normal and High Speed.
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XSerial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable a serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Settings This item displays the settings of Serial Port 2. Change Settings This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port becomes unavailable. The options are Auto, IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; and IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; Device Mode Use this feature to select the desired mode for a serial port specified. The options are Normal and High Speed. Serial Port 2 Attribute Use this feature to select the attribute for serial port 2. The options are SOL (Serial Over LAN), and COM.
XSerial Port Console Redirection COM 1/COM 2 These two submenus allow the user to configure the following Console Redirection settings for a COM Port specified by the user. Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled. The default setting for COM1 is Disabled, and for COM2 is Enabled.
XConsole Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.
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Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8. Bits Per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200 (bits per second). Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 Bits and 8 Bits. Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd. Select None if you do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits in transmission. Select Mark to add a mark as a parity bit to be sent along with the data bits. Select Space to add a Space as a parity bit to be sent with your data bits. The options are None, Even, Odd, Mark and Space. Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2. Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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SUPERSERVER 6027B-TLF User's Manual Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25. Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SC0, ESCN, and VT400. Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) The submenu allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out-of-Band Serial Port management. Console Redirection (for EMS) Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Out-of-Band Management Port The feature selects a serial port used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote server. The options are COM1 and COM2. Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the extended ASCII character set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8.
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Bits Per Second This item sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second). Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None, Hardware RTS/ CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff. Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits The status of these featres is displayed.
XACPI Settings Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. ACPI Sleep State Use this feature to select the ACPI State when the system is in sleep mode. Select S1 (CPU Stop Clock) to erase all CPU caches and stop executing instructions. Power to the CPU(s) and RAM is maintained, but RAM is refreshed. Select Suspend Disabled to use power-reduced mode. Power will only be supplied to limited components (such as RAMs) to maintain the most critical functions of the system. The options are S1 (CPU Stop Clock), and Suspend Disabled. NUMA (NON-Uniform Memory Access) This feature enables the Non-Uniform Memory Access ACPI support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. High Precision Event Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback, reducing the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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XTrusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is detected by the BIOS) Configuration TPM Support Select Enabled on this item and enable the TPM jumper on the motherboard to enable TPM support to improve data integrity and network security. The options are Enabled and Disabled. TPM State Select Enabled to enable TPM security settings to improve data integrity and network security. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Pending Operation Use this item to schedule an operation for the security device. The options are None, Enable Take Ownership, Disable Take Ownership, and TPM Clear. Note: During restart, the computer will reboot in order to execute the pending operation and change the state of the security device. Current Status Information: This item displays the information regarding the current TPM status. TPM Enable Status This item displays the status of TPM Support to indicate if TPM is currently enabled or disabled. TPM Active Status This item displays the status of TPM Support to indicate if TPM is currently active or deactivated. TPM Owner Status This item displays the status of TPM Ownership.
XIntel TXT (LT-SX) Configuration Intel TXT (LT-SX) Hardware Support This feature indicates if the following hardware components support the Intel Trusted Execution Technology.
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Chapter 7: BIOS CPU: TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) Feature Chipset: TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) Feature Intel TXT (LT-SX) Configuration This feature displays the following TXT configuration setting. TXT (LT-SX) Support: This item indicates if the Intel TXT support is enabled or disabled. The default setting is Disabled. Intel TXT (LT-SX) Dependencies This feature displays the features that need to be enabled for the Intel Trusted Execution Technology to work properly in the system. VT-d Support: Intel Virtualization Technology with Direct I/O support VT Support: Intel Virtualization Technology support TPM Support: Trusted Platform support TPM State: Trusted Platform state
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Use this feature to configure Event Log settings.
XChange SMBIOS Event Log Settings This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings. Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Runtime Error Logging Support Select Enabled to support Runtime Error Logging. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Memory Correctable Error Threshold This feature allows the user to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors. The default setting is 10. PCI Error Logging Support Select Enabled to support error event logging for PCI slots. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Enabled to erase the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Log, which is completed before an event logging is initialized upon system reboot. The options are No, Yes, next reset, and Yes, every reset. When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase SMBIOS error event logs that exceed the limit when the SMBIOS event log is full. Select Do Nothing for the system to do nothing when the SMBIOS event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately. SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number from 1 to 255. The default setting is 1. METW (Multiple Event Count Time Window) This item allows the user to decide how long (in minutes) should the multiple event counter wait before generating a new event log. Enter a number from 0 to 99. The default setting is 60. View SMBIOS Event Log This item allows the user to view the event in the SMBIOS event log. Select this item and press to view the status of an event in the log. Date/Time/Error Code/Severity
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Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings.
IPMI Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system.
XSystem Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled for all system event logging at bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Erasing Settings Erase SEL Select Yes, On next reset to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot. Select Yes, On every reset to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot. Select No to keep all system event logs after each system reboot. The options are No, Yes, On next reset, and Yes, On every reset.
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When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately. Custom EFI Logging Options Log EFI Status Codes Select Enabled to log EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) Status Codes, Error Codes or Progress Codes. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.
XBMC Network Configuration LAN Channel 1: This feature allows the user to configure the settings for LAN1 Port. Update IPMI LAN Configuration This feature allows the BIOS to implement any IP/MAC address changes at the next system boot. If the option is set to Yes, any changes made to the settings below will take effect when the system is rebooted. The options are No and Yes. Configuration Address Source This feature allows the user to select the source of the IP address for this computer. If Static is selected, you will need to know the IP address of this computer and enter it to the system manually in the field. If DHCP is selected, the BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server in the network that is attached to and request the next available IP address for this computer. The options are DHCP and Static. The following items are assigned IP addresses automatically if DHCP is selected, or can be configured manually if Static is selected. Station IP Address This item displays the Station IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). Subnet Mask This item displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers.
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This submenu allows the user to configure the following boot settings for the system.
Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1/ Boot Option #2/ Boot Option #3, etc. Use this feature to specify the sequence of boot device priority. Network Devices, Hard Disk Drives This option sets the order of the legacy network and hard disk devices detected by the motherboard. Add New Boot Option This feature allows the user to add a new EFI boot option to the boot order. XDelete Boot Option Use this feature to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list. Delete Boot Option Select the desired boot device to delete.
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This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system.
Administrator Password Use this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long. User Password Use this feature to set a User Password which is required to log into the system and to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long.
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This submenu allows the user to configure the Save and Exit settings for the system.
Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit, and press . When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to exit the BIOS setup without saving, select Yes to quit BIOS without saving the changes, or select No to quit the BIOS and save changes. Save Changes and Reset When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to save the changes and reboot the computer so that the new system configuration settings can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit, and press . When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to exit the BIOS setup without saving, select Yes to quit BIOS without saving the changes, or select No to quit the BIOS and save changes. Save Options Save Changes Select this option and press to save all changes you've done so far and return to the AMI BIOS utility Program. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to save configuration, select Yes to save the changes, or select No to return to the BIOS without making changes.
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Discard Changes Select this feature and press to discard all the changes and return to the BIOS setup. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to load previous values, select Yes to load the values previous saved, or select No to keep the changes you've made so far. Restore Optimized Defaults Select this feature and press to load the optimized default settings that help optimize system performance. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to load optimized defaults, select Yes to load the optimized default settings, or select No to abandon optimized defaults. Save as User Defaults Select this feature and press to save the current settings as the user's defaults. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to save values as user's defaults, select Yes to save the current values as user's default settings, or select No to keep the defaults previously saved as the user's defaults. Restore User Defaults Select this feature and press to load the user's defaults previously saved in the system. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to restore user's defaults, click Yes to restore the user's defaults previously saved in the system, or click No to abandon the user's defaults that were previously saved. Boot Override This feature allows the user to override the Boot Option Priorities setting in the Boot menu, and instead immediatley boot the system with one of the listed devices. This is a one-time override.
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Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed at each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue with bootup procedure. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs. These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps. The numbers on the fatal error list correspond to the number of beeps for the corresponding error. BIOS Error Beep Codes Beep Code/LED
Error Message
Description
1 beep
Refresh
Ready to boot
5 short beeps + 1 long beep
Memory error
No memory detected in the system
5 beeps
No Con-In or No Con-Out devices
Con-In: USB or PS/2 keyboard, PCI or Serial Console Redirection, IPMI KVM or SOL Con-Out: Video Controller, PCI or Serial Console Redirection, IPMI SOL
X9 IPMI Error Code 1 Continuous Beep
System OH
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Appendix B: System Specifications
Appendix B System Specifications Processors Single or dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2400 Series processor in LGA 1356 sockets Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.
Chipset Intel C602
BIOS 64 Mb SPI AMI® Flash
Memory Capacity Six DIMM sockets that can support up to 192 GB of ECC DDR3-1600/1333/1066/800 R/LRDIMMs (LRDIMM = Reduced Load DIMMs) or up to 48GB of ECC UDIMMs See the memory section in Chapter 5 for details.
SATA Intel on-chip controller for two 6 Gb/sec SATA3 ports and four 3 Gb/sec SATA2 ports, which are RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 supported
SATA Drive Bays Six hot-swap drive bays to house 3.5" SATA hard drives
Expansion Slots Three PCI-E 3.0 x8, one PCI-E 3.0 x16, one PCI-E 3.0 x4 (in a x8 slot) and one 32-bit PCI slot
Serverboard X9DBL-iF Dimensions: 12 x 10 in (305 x 254 mm)
Chassis SC823T-653LPB (2U rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 16.8 x 3.5 x 25.6 in. (427 x 89 x 650 mm)
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System Cooling Four 8-cm PWM fans
System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100-240V AC auto-range Rated Input Current: 8-5.2A (100-140V), 4.2-3.1A (180-240V) Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
Power Supply Rated Output Power: 650W (Part# PWS-653-2H) Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (25A), +5V (30A), +12V (49-54A), -12V (0.5A), +5Vsb (4A)
Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (32º to 95º F) Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 60º C (-40º to 140º F) Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class A Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11)
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Appendix B: System Specifications Safety: EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant, UL Listed (USA), CUL Listed (Canada), TUV Certified (Germany), CE Marking (Europe) California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate”
Disclaimer (continued from front) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. Accordingly, Supermicro disclaims any and all liability, and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra-hazardous applications, it does so entirely at its own risk. Furthermore, buyer agrees to fully indemnify, defend and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims, demands, actions, litigation, and proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra-hazardous use or sale.
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